Known For
Directing
Born
Jan 01, 1971
Died
Oct 08, 2019
Place of Birth
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Credits
40 titles
Ryan Nicholson
Biography
Ryan Nicholson was a Canadian makeup artist and director of independent horror films. Nicholson was a Canadian special effects makeup artist and filmmaker known for his work in horror cinema. He began his career in special effects, contributing to series like The X-Files. Nicholson later directed independent horror films such as Gutterballs (2008) and Hanger (2009), noted for their explicit content and practical effects. His contributions to genre filmmaking are recognized for their boldness and creativity.
Known For
Filmography
Big Fucking Monster
Director
More Dead Nude Girls Featuring BBK
Himself
It Stains the Sands Red
Makeup Effects
The Evil in Us
Makeup Effects
Dead Rising: Endgame
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Vendetta
Prosthetic Designer
Gutterballs 2: Balls Deep
Maurice / Monty
Dead Rising: Watchtower
Special Effects Makeup Artist
S.I.D.S.
The Doctor (voice)
La Petite Mort 2: Nasty Tapes
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Collar
Director
Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge
Man in Truck
Evil Feed
Screenstory
Dead Nude Girls
The Profane Exhibit
Director
My Name Is 'A' by Anonymous
Producer
Grave Encounters 2
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
Famine
The Nailer
Star Vehicle
Director
Hanger
Director
The Seventh Shadow
Prosthetic Makeup Artist
Gutterballs
Director
Ghost Rider
Makeup Effects
Dark Paradox
Prosthetic Designer
Live Feed
Director
Hell Hath No Fury
Director
Murder on Pleasant Drive
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Deadly Lessons
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Blood Angels
Makeup Designer
Necrophagia - Nightmare Scenarios
Psychotic Boyfriend
The Chronicles of Riddick
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Monster Island
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Torched
Director
Dreamcatcher
Makeup Effects
Blacktop
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Double Jeopardy
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Resurrection
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Bleeders
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Twists of Terror
Makeup Effects
Suffer
Writer